
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $20,000 A fully renovated triplex with a three-bedroom and two-bathroom unit and two units with one bed and one bath.

10 October 2024 | 28 replies
If so, please recommend how many bedrooms to purchase.

9 October 2024 | 9 replies
The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%).Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

9 October 2024 | 9 replies
I’ve been most successful building wealth with positive cashflow by buying houses that were like 6/3’s and renting to other solo professionals who lived with me and shared my kitchen and laundry instead of 2 one bedroom or two bedroom apartments.

8 October 2024 | 10 replies
BRRRR is not a great strategy in most markets now because inventory to buy is low so you have to pay more which shrinks your mini-renovation to rent ratio due to rates as well.LLCs are of no use to you now at all unless you are going to run a business through it before investing in real estate for two years.

5 October 2024 | 19 replies
I got a call from title company and their attorney instructed them that they can NO longer close deals that are from assignments.. or do double closes..

9 October 2024 | 2 replies
i’m referring to multiple bedrooms for student housing in the scenario.

10 October 2024 | 11 replies
Yeah, I think you're on the right mindset about the double interest (heloc downpayment & loan payment).

9 October 2024 | 5 replies
Do another walk through with your agent after the inspection and double checking it all.
9 October 2024 | 4 replies
Midterm and long term rentals in that area are doing well, we are midterming a 1 bedroom for $3000 and renting 2 bedrooms long term for $2700-3000.